Pratical Internship II
Objectives
LO1. Strengthening experience of practical work in field and laboratory archaeology; LO2. Apply in practical contexts the theoretical skills acquired in the classroom;LO3. Increase methodological skills in field work, specifically in archaeological excavations;LO4. Develop fieldworks of archaeological survey; LO5. Know how to distinguish methodologies and apply different techniques and equipment in archaeological record;LO6. Increase teamwork skills.
General characterization
Code
01105634
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
José António Bettencourt
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
See above
Teaching method
The contents of the course will be developed in practical classes, taken in field and laboratory environments, which promote direct contact of students with the various contexts and archaeological materials, as well as with the various instruments, techniques and methodologies.
Evaluation method
Método de avaliação
The teaching is done through explanations and exemplifications, promoting the interaction between the several participants and the discussion of the works and strategies applied.Students will be assessed on the practical activities in which they participate, according to predefined criteria, which is worth 60% of the final classification.
Once the fieldwork is completed, students will prepare a report of the work carried out, which corresponds to 40% of the final mark.
Subject matter
1. Fieldwork methodologies: prospection, survey, excavation, and recording;2. Laboratory methodologies: counting methods; relative and absolute dating.3. Drawing and typification of archaeological materials;4. Logistics and preparation of field work.